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database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available.
American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time.
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lay (something) on (someone)
What does lay (something) on (someone) mean? | direct blame or guilt on someone | The company tried to lay the computer problems on one of the managers.
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when least expected
What does "when least expected" mean? | when one does not expect something | When least expected the secretary always asks for time off from work.
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rain (something) out
What does "rain (something) out" mean? | to spoil something by raining | The music festival was rained out yesterday evening.
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feel up to (do something)
What does "feel up to (do something)" mean? | to feel healthy enough or rested enough to do something | I do not feel up to going to the game.
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in the black
What does "in the black " mean? | have a credit balance, make a profit | The company has been in the black for over three years now.
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plumb loco
What does "plumb loco" mean? | to be completely crazy | The man is plumb loco and everyone tries to stay away from him.
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stink
What does "stink" mean? | commotion; argument; dispute |
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feet of clay
What does "feet of clay" mean? | a hidden fault or weakness in a respected person | The new manager has feet of clay and may not last very long in his new position.
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burst onto the scene
What does "burst onto the scene" mean? | to appear suddenly in some location | The young singer burst onto the scene when she was a teenager.
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Give as good as you get
What does "Give as good as you get" mean? | If you give as good as you get, you are prepared to treat people as badly as they treat you and to fight for what you believe. |
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next-door neighbor
What does "next-door neighbor" mean? | the person living in the house or apartment next to you | My next-door neighbor often brings over fresh bread that she has baked.
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totally spent
What does "totally spent" mean? | feeling adverse effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) |
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kid's stuff
What does "kid's stuff" mean? | a very easy task | It was kid's stuff. We were able to fix the stove very easily.
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Pinch of salt
What does "Pinch of salt" mean? | If what someone says should be taken with a pinch of salt, then they exaggerate and distort things, so what they say shouldn't be believed unquestioningly.
('with a grain of salt' is an alternative.) |
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